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RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

CANMORE, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say six people have died in a small plane crash in a mountainous area west of Calgary.

Jul 30, 2023 4:56 PM Read more >

Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Transportation Safety Board has started its investigation into the cause of a small plane crash that left six people dead in the Rockies west of Calgary.

Jul 30, 2023 1:20 PM Read more >

'Letters of heaven': Kyiv coffee shop manager proud to be called up to fight Russia

Anton says he has always been willing to pick up arms and fight for Ukraine. He recently got his wish, receiving a letter calling him into military service in his country's battle with Russia.

Jul 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

'Complacency' blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disasters

HALIFAX — On the night floodwaters swept through his Nova Scotia county, taking lives and tearing out bridges, Doug Pynch says he had trouble believing an emergency alert that flashed across his phone.

Jul 30, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

RCMP in British Columbia lifts Amber Alert after two missing children located safe

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia said Saturday night they are relieved that the two children who were subjects of an Amber Alert issued about 10 days ago have been located safely.

Jul 30, 2023 12:22 AM Read more >

The Canadian Press no longer using names in B.C. Amber Alert case

Editors: The Canadian Press is choosing to no longer name any of the subjects related to the most recently lifted Amber Alert in B.C. The children have both been found safe.

Jul 30, 2023 12:17 AM Read more >

Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

A firefighter has been killed in northeastern British Columbia, marking the second such fatality in the province this month and the fourth in Canada during this year's record fire season.

Jul 29, 2023 7:14 PM Read more >

Excitement, optimism as hundreds line up to ride Montreal's new light-rail train line

MONTREAL — Lineups wound through Montreal's central transit station on Saturday as tens of thousands of people waited to board the metro area's new light-rail train system, with many showing up just to marvel at the new service even if they don't exp

Jul 29, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >

Industrial Relations Board directed to review and potentially end B.C. port dispute

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the British Columbia port labour dispute as of Saturday after the second rejection of a tentative labour deal sparked mounting calls for back-to-work l

Jul 29, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Metro stores in Greater Toronto Area close as workers go on strike

Toronto-area residents hoping to pick up groceries at Metro Inc. were greeted by closed doors and picket lines at many locations on Saturday as thousands of employees formally went on strike at 27 stores across the region.

Jul 29, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >